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22. Sweet is the work, my God, my King

1 Sweet is the work, my God, my King,
To praise Thy Name, give thanks and sing;
To show Thy love by morning light,
And talk of all Thy truth at night.

2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest;
No mortal cares shall seize my breast;
O may my heart in tune be found,
Like David's harp of solemn sound.

3 My heart shall triumph in my Lord,
And bless His works, and bless His word;
Thy works of grace, how bright they shine!
How deep Thy counsels, how divine!

4 Then shall I see and hear and know
All I desired or wished below;
And every power find sweet employ
In that eternal world of joy.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Sweet is the work, my God, my King
Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1719)
Meter: L. M.
Publication Date: 1950
Scripture:
Topic: Times of Worship: The Lord's Day; Lord's Day, The; Worship: The Lord's Day
Tune Information
Name: GRACE CHURCH
Composer: Ignaz J. Pleyel (1815)
Meter: L. M.
Key: G Major



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